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Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with Asperger's - ASD Learn from a parent and psychologist how to help your child reach maximum potential at home, at scho Asperger’s Syndrome (ASD) is not a homogenous diagnosis.

It is associated with a number of challenges that appear in different combinations and intensities from child to child. For this reason, communication and teamwork among the child’s professional caregivers and support team are more important with ASD than with many other disorders, but they are often lacking. As a result, the caregivers and support team often use well intentioned but ineffective strategies that exacerbate rather than solve problems. To treat the child with ASD properly, the child’s entire team must understand his or her unique presentation and take a unified, collaborative approach. Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with Asperger’s (ASD) addresses these issues by 1) educating parents about ASD and 2) teaching them how to step into the case manager role for their child. Parents develop an individualized strategic plan for purposefully navigating the complex world of parenting a child with ASD. They learn how to facilitate true collaboration with their child’s professional caregivers and support team. Instead of needing months to get to know their students or clients with ASD and potentially making missteps along the way, teachers and service providers will have information about a child’s ASD profile at a glance and tools and proven strategies that work for him right from the start. As parents grasp their child’s unique ASD profile, create effective tools, and share essential information, the child gains increased access to every environment in which he interacts. Most children with ASD feel besieged and confused by the ordinary situations and activities they confront in their everyday lives. Our book’s particular focus on breaking tasks into manageable parts and taking specific steps to make environments less overwhelming helps children with ASD be more comfortable and confident at home, at school, and in the community. They can develop the skills they need to progress successfully into adolescence.

22/03/2018

We are thrilled that quite a few MGH Lurie Center and MGH Aspire staff have authored chapters in the new SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. Congrats to all of the authors!
Kirsten Birtwell, PhD
Gillian Erharbor, PhD
Yamini Howe, MD
Scott McLeod, PhD
Brett Mulder, PsyD
Ann Neumeyer, MD
Lisa Nowinski, PhD
Julie O'Brien, LMHC
Leslie O'Brien, LICSW
Ron Thibert, MD
Alyssa Travers, PhD

02/03/2018

A new friend to Aspire shares his experience visiting with us on his sabbatical from Hill Top Preparatory School in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Thanks for stopping by to learn about Aspire, Mr. Needham! It was a pleasure! Read the blog about his visit here: http://bit.ly/2GVf8bT

I am excited to lead a workshop at the Asperger/Autism Network conference on December 2nd at Bentley University to help ...
16/11/2017

I am excited to lead a workshop at the Asperger/Autism Network conference on December 2nd at Bentley University to help parents of children with ASD customize a unique profile toolbox for their child. Please share with anyone who might benefit. Thanks so much!

It was an ordinary weekday morning in September. I was sitting at the kitchen counter working on an assignment for one of my graduate school classes when the phone rang. The caller ID told me it was someone from my son Alexander’s school, and my mind immediately began to race. Was there a problem? W...

Come to the Asperger/Autism Network conference on December 2nd at Bentley University - featuring Temple Grandin as the k...
16/11/2017

Come to the Asperger/Autism Network conference on December 2nd at Bentley University - featuring Temple Grandin as the keynote speaker! Join co-author Cornelia Elwood for a Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with Asperger's - ASD workshop to customize a unique profile toolbox for your child with ASD.

It was an ordinary weekday morning in September. I was sitting at the kitchen counter working on an assignment for one of my graduate school classes when the phone rang. The caller ID told me it was someone from my son Alexander’s school, and my mind immediately began to race. Was there a problem? W...

We are coming to Nashville! Please join us for an evening with Autism Tennessee and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. ...
05/10/2017

We are coming to Nashville! Please join us for an evening with Autism Tennessee and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center.

The SUMMER Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training is starting soon! Register now at http://takechargeasd.com/training/Please s...
21/06/2017

The SUMMER Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training is starting soon! Register now at http://takechargeasd.com/training/

Please share with anyone whom you think could benefit!

Happy Father's Day from Take Charge ASD! We recognize your strength and all you do for your family.
18/06/2017

Happy Father's Day from Take Charge ASD! We recognize your strength and all you do for your family.

Announcing our SUMMER Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and related...
12/06/2017

Announcing our SUMMER Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and related profiles. Visit our website for more details and registration: http://takechargeasd.com/training/

- June 27, July 6, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM
- Training fee: $295 (includes book, training materials, classes, and one optional 1:1 session with Cornelia Pelzer Elwood)
- Guest presentation by D. Scott McLeod, PhD

Please share with anyone whom you think could benefit!

Happy Mother’s Day from Take Charge ASD! Celebrating the strength and love with which you operate every day!
14/05/2017

Happy Mother’s Day from Take Charge ASD! Celebrating the strength and love with which you operate every day!

Participate in the spring Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training for parents of children with ASD and related profiles! Regist...
12/04/2017

Participate in the spring Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training for parents of children with ASD and related profiles! Register at: http://takechargeasd.com/training/

LEARN how to become your child's case manager and help him/her reach maximum potential at home, at school, and in the community.

CREATE a personalized guide to your child’s unique profile and needs.

Led by Cornelia Elwood with guest presentations by D. Scott McLeod, PhD.

We are thrilled to offer our spring Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training for parents of children with autism spectrum disorde...
06/04/2017

We are thrilled to offer our spring Take Charge ASD 7-Week Training for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and related profiles. Please see training flyer for details or visit our website at www.takechargeasd.com/training. Feel free to share with anyone whom you think could benefit.

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